Food Bank At West Thornton Primary food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Croydon
Food Bank At West Thornton Primary holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: West Thornton Primary Academy, Canterbury Road, Croydon, CR0 3HH
How it compares in Croydon
That puts Food Bank At West Thornton Primary among the 1,830 places in Croydon holding top marks, 65% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ← Food Bank At West Thornton Primary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 317 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Food Bank At West Thornton Primary none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Food Bank At West Thornton Primary, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASKI Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| AFC Chicken & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2024 |
| Aayush Ltd At Access Self Storage Croydon Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| Aces Brunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| After School Club @ Gonville Academy Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2022 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| AT & K - BP, Morrisons Daily, Costa Express & Greggs Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Acts House Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2019 |
Questions about Food Bank At West Thornton Primary
What is Food Bank At West Thornton Primary's food hygiene rating?
Food Bank At West Thornton Primary has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Croydon Council on 7 March 2024.
Is Food Bank At West Thornton Primary safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Food Bank At West Thornton Primary last inspected?
Food Bank At West Thornton Primary was last inspected on 7 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Food Bank At West Thornton Primary?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Food Bank At West Thornton Primary compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, and Food Bank At West Thornton Primary is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Food Bank At West Thornton Primary and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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